In tomorrow’s newsletter, we’ll be offering free patterns for presidential nominee finger puppets.  Once you make the puppets, you can stage your own debate! We’re also asking you to vote for the candidate of your choice here and we’ll publish the results so you can see where knitters and crocheters stand on the election. Click…

If you enjoyed the Craft Skills Contest that we sponsored over at Instructables.com, check out the DIY Halloween Contest that’s going on now! The categories include costumes, decorations, food, and so much more, so show off your creativity! Get some inspiration with our 45 Halloween patterns! You can also always show off any of your…

I’ve used two different seaming methods for my two different blankets. For “Dolly” the doll sized blanket, I chose to simply sew the 9 little blocks together. I usually use a simple seam that goes like this: Lay the pieces on a flat stable surface either face up or face down, I often try out…

Hey All! I’ve done some serious crocheting this weekend to catch up with some of you, but in the meantime, for those of you who are newer to the crochet-along, I’ve decided to give y’all a rundown of stitches to try if you are so inclined: First an easy alteration to make to any of…

Last night was an amazing evening for many reasons. It was the 2nd annual Stitch N’ Pitch for the NY Mets, as well as the fourth-to-last game played at Shea Stadium. This was the stadium that I grew up with and the home team that I rooted for, so this was my chance to say…

This season of Stitch N’ Pitch, sponsored by the National NeedleArts Association, will be wrapping up TONIGHT as needlecrafters of all kinds come to Shea Stadium in New York for one of the Mets’ last games in the historic stadium. Stitch N’ Pitch is a series of national events that brings together all needle arts…

I hear some of you are finished already! I myself am woefully behind the pack, looking forward to a week of non-stop crocheting! Here’s a little step through of Blocks 1 and 3 to help address some of your comments. Block 1 : Sc-tbl Stitch Ch 27. Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook…

When I saw how great the Lion Organic Cotton looked in these sweet and simple stitches I couldn’t help but want to make a quick and cute version of the blanket. So if you aren’t up for a huge blanket, how about a doll or baby sized blankie? I’m using Lion Organic Cotton and chose…

The Daily News reports on the popularity of knitting circles among younger knitters in hip neighborhoods of New York City.  Of course we know you don’t have to be any particular age or demographic to knit.  If you’d like to find a group to knit or crochet with, check out our Club Finder.  You can…

A little over a year ago, we were contacted by the guys of Krochet Kids International, a group of friends (mostly men!) who have taken their love of crochet and used it to help fight poverty in Uganda. They teach women in Uganda how to crochet beanies. They then sell the beanies in stores around…